Weekend looking dry and mild
Good Evening! We made it to Friday and honestly there is not much to talk about for the weekend. High pressure is going to be hanging out with us keeping things clear, with mild days and warm nights all weekend.…
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Man arrested for stealing $10,000 in equipment from Macon shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in jail after police say he stole $10,000 in equipment from a maintenance shop on Monday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it arrested 40-year-old David James Hartley stole a trailer from the…
Angie's List: Offseason Home Selling
If you’re planning to sell your home this year, you might want to hurry. That’s right, it could be easier to sell your home in the winter rather than the spring, summer or fall. One industry source says February is the best month to sell. Here’s more in today’s Angie’s List report
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority wins "Best in Real Estate Award"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is being recognized following a record-breaking year. The organization received the Best in Real Estate Award for the Industrial Deal of the Year from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. It highlights the…
Cherry Blossom trees expected to bloom early this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In about a week, you could start seeing Cherry Blossom Trees bloom. Unlike last year, we are expecting a full bloom from the Yoshino Cherry Trees in Macon this year, even a little earlier. This is…
Georgia Women Of Achievement Awards ceremony coming up soon
Georgia Women Of Achievement Awards ceremony coming up soon
Local Real Estate Agent feels confident about Middle Georgia home sales
Local Real Estate Agent feels confident about Middle Georgia home sales
The B.S. Report: Time for a change with UGA basketball
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday, the Georgia Bulldogs host Texas A&M, and they may win. The Aggies have struggled recently after sneaking into the Top 25 a couple of weeks ago. Even if Georgia wins, it should not change the…
Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter holds Midnight Miracle, half off adoptions
The Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Shelter is over crowded.
Two arrested after body found in shed behind Byron home
The Peach County Sheriff's Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested two men in connection to a body being found in a shed.
Clouds clear and cool air moves south to Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cooler air is sinking south after a cold front brought showers and storms to Middle Georgia Thursday. Starting Friday, a strong high pressure system will set up over Iowa and Missouri. This system will bounce east…
March comes in like a lion and gives us a lamb of a weekend
Good Evening! Busy day of weather with windy conditions and record breaking heat! Safe to say March is coming in like a lion! Today: Warming ahead of the cold front combined with sunshine brought our temperatures to a 100 year…
GSP in Perry issue more than 550 tickets, almost 1000 warnings in Feb.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol post in Perry issued more than 550 traffic citations in the month of February and also investigated 100 traffic crashes; two of which resulted in fatalities, GSP reported Thursday.…
Tattnall Square Academy celebrates alumna, 'The Voice' contestant Molly Stevens
A contestant on NBC's The Voice returned to her hometown of Macon Thursday afternoon. Tatnall Square Academy held a pep rally for alumna, Molly Stevens.
18-year-old man charged in 4 armed robberies
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he committed several robberies across two counties. Police say LiFranklin McMillan committed 4 robberies in 2 weeks in Laurens and Dodge counties. He is accused of using…
Cold front brings heavy rain and strong winds to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's going to be a very wet day for much of the southeastern United States as a cold front moves from west to east. The frontal system will start to move into Georgia this afternoon bringing…
Some strong storms possible Thursday
Good Evening! A few showers are out across Middle Georgia this evening, but tomorrow will be the main day we expect to see storms before a cool down moves into the area. Thursday: AM- Scattered showers will continue across the…
2 more students arrested after making threats to Houston County schools
Five students have been arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats and Acts in Houston County within the last 5 days.
Bibb County Deputy resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County deputy has resigned after he was charged in a battery and sexual misconduct investigation. Deputies say on February 11th, 33-year-old Michael Justin Leese inappropriately touched a woman while he was off-duty at the…
Country Music Artist Corb Lund playing at the Rookery tonight
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Sunshine to follow mid-week rain in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Before we can enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend, we have to endure even more rain Wednesday and Thursday. A warm front is currently moving northeast from the Gulf of Mexico. This frontal system is causing…
Rain and clouds bring a mild midweek
Good Evening, Middle Georgia is already starting to see mostly cloudy skies ahead of our next rain chances. Lows tonight will fall into the low 50's and upper 40's with a slight chance of showers overnight from the rain that…
Students learn history thanks to a living "wax" museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Southfield Elementary School in Macon got a chance to learn history in a special way: a living "wax" museum. In honor of black history month, staff and faculty of Southfield dressed up as well-known…
Macon-Bibb mayor makes nomination for new county manager
The nomination for a new Macon-Bibb County Manager was presented in committee meetings Tuesday morning by Mayor Robert Reichert.
GBI and Peach Co. Sheriff trying to link body found in Byron to missing woman
The Peach County Coroner says results of an autopsy conducted on a body found in Byron were inconclusive but investigators are trying to identify the woman.
City officials discover hundreds of unpaid storm water utility bills
City officials say hundreds of residents in Warner Robins haven't been paying their storm water utility bills because they were never billed at all.
WRPD on school threats: 'We're going to arrest you and we're going to put you in jail.'
Three Houston County students are facing Terroristic Threats and Acts charges after threatening to "shoot up" their schools.
Man facing charges in Macon's 7th homicide
A man was found dead in south Macon early Wednesday morning. His brother says he wants the violence to stop.
Shooting suspect facing more charges after deputy injured in crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County deputy that was hurt when a suspect crashed a car into his vehicle is now out of the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 19-year-old Gregory Pettigrew, Jr. was trying to get…
IHOP's National Pancake Day will benefit local children's hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - IHOP will be giving away free pancakes this week. Tuesday, the company is celebrating its 13th National Pancake Day. Guests will enjoy a free short stack of original buttermilk pancakes. The daylong celebration is also an…
Student arrested for threats against Warner Robins Middle School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 13-year-old student is in custody after police say he made threats against his school. The Warner Robins Police Dept was contacted by officials from Warner Robins Middle School, who said that a student was…
February ends with rain, March starts with calm and cool weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a rainy start to the work week, Middle Georgia will finally dry out with abundant sunshine heading into Tuesday. Tuesday: A high pressure system along the east coast of the United States will help clear…
Active weather week ahead
Good Evening, After a rainy start to the day, skies have started to clear and temperatures have started to cool across Middle Georgia. Tuesday: Tuesday will be starting a little cooler than what we have been seeing for the past…
Body found close to missing woman's home in Peach County
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -UPDATE: Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese says the body found behind the shed had no signs of trauma on the body that would have caused the death. Sheriff Deese still cannot confirm that the body belonged…
Forsythia Festival organizers announce two new acts for blues concert
With the Forsythia Festival just days away, organizers are getting ready to kick it all off with the second annual Forsythia Blues concert.
Bibb Co. Commissioner pushes to install security cameras on city streets
One county commissioner is trying to bring Macon-Bibb into the new age of safety technology with the installment of security cameras around town.
Fort Valley man charged with murder after shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Fort Valley are charging a man with murder one day after he shot and killed a man at an apartment complex. The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety says Corey McKinney, 20, killed…
Macon Bacon baseball season is about three months away
Macon Bacon baseball season is about three months away
One dead, three injured in ATV accident
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and three others were hurt after two ATV's crashed into each other in Macon County on Saturday. Police were called to the crash around 4 p.m. to a single-lane private road…
UPDATE: Suspects arrested in Warner Robins shooting
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Dept arrested two suspects in connection to the incident. Officers arrested 28-year-old Tashia Gomez and 40-year-old George Albert on Monday. Both suspects are charged with armed robbery, home invasion, and aggravated assault. The suspects are…
State lawmakers propose first reduced tax income rate in 80 years
For the first time in more than 80 years, lawmakers in the state of Georgia have voted to reduce the income tax rate for corporations and individuals.
Bibb Co. teacher to give away hundreds of donated prom dresses
A local teacher in Bibb County is trying to make prom night one to remember for local teens across Middle Georgia. She's collecting prom dress donations for underprivileged young women.
Bibb deputies uncover stolen car and drugs during high speed chase
A traffic stop turned high speed chase on Mercer University Drive ended in one man being arrested and the discovery of a stolen car with drugs inside.
Female student charged in Huntington Middle School shooting threat
Warner Robins Police & Houston Co. Sheriff's Office dealt with a terrorist threat of their own over the weekend involving Huntington Middle School.
Warner Robins man shot during robbery attempt in mobile home park
A 19 year-old man was shot in Warner Robins early Sunday morning in what police believe was an attempted robbery. It happened around 4:00 AM on Sunday.
Warm, wet weekend on the way
Good Evening! We have made it to Friday and it was another day in the 80's, but there is only one of those left before we get a nice cool down into next week. Saturday: Expect partly cloudy skies across…
Juveniles steal car, crash into old Piggly Wiggly during police chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two juveniles were busted by police after crashing into a vacant Piggly Wiggly in Macon while trying to escape police. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office took the two males into custody around 7 p.m. after receiving…
Man killed by vehicle on Eisenhower Pkwy. identified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man killed after being struck by a vehicle in Macon Friday night has now been identified as 51 year-old Tody Criswell. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened at 1500 Eisenhower Parkway. Macon-Bibb Coroner…
The Georgia Doom arena football season kicks off in a month
The Georgia Doom arena football season kicks off in a month
Macon-Bibb County donates mulch from Hurricane Irma to museum expansion
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is getting the ground running with new additions. A new pavilion and more space are just some of the latest.